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Striking stamped edition Padilla pottery conical face vase, created in homage to the enduring visual language of Pablo Picasso. This sculptural example features a refined conical silhouette, standing approximately 7.5 inches high with a 2.5-inch diameter, offering a clean, modernist profile. The surface is animated by a bold, line-painted face rendered in black against a creamy ground, framed by vivid washes of yellow and coral. The composition reflects Picasso’s iconic exploration of abstraction and figuration—reduced to essential forms yet expressive in character. The graphic treatment, with asymmetrical features and fluid contour lines, captures the spontaneity and visual tension associated with mid-century modernist design. Stamped on the underside “Femo 1944 Edition Picasso Padilla hv Mexico," this piece represents a decorative interpretation rather than a direct Picasso ceramic, aligning with a broader tradition of Mexican studio pottery inspired by European modernism. Both sculptural and functional, this vase serves as a compelling accent object—equally suited to a curated shelf, tabletop vignette, or as part of a larger collection of modernist ceramics. Condition: Wear consistent with age; minor surface irregularities and overall crazing typical of studio pottery.
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Details
Similar to(after) Pablo Picasso (Artist)DimensionsHeight: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Diameter: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)StyleModern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Pottery,Hand-PaintedPlace of Origin:Mexico
Period:Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:1980s
Condition :Good,, Wear consistent with age and use
